in fact

in fact
adverb
in reality or actuality (Freq. 52)
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in fact, it was a wonder anyone survived

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painters who are in fact anything but unsophisticated

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as a matter of fact, he is several inches taller than his father

Syn: ↑in point of fact, ↑as a matter of fact

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adverb

painters who are in fact anything but unsophisticated — Cyril Ray

these tests in fact marked an important stage in the development of atomic weapons — J.G.Palfrey

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in fact or in point of fact
Indeed
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Main Entry:fact

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in (point of) fact
used to emphasize the truth of an assertion, esp. one contrary to what might be expected or what has been asserted

Aunt Madeline isn't in fact an aunt but a more distant relative

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in fact
— used to stress that a statement is true although it may be surprising or unlikely

painters who are in fact anything but unsophisticated

He looks younger, but he is in (actual) fact almost 60 years old.

They know each other; in fact, they're close friends. = They know each other; they're close friends, in fact.

2 also in point of fact
— used to introduce a true statement which shows that another statement is not true or accurate

He claims that he supported the bill, but in fact he voted against it. [=the truth is that he voted against it]

She says that she doesn't know him, but in point of fact they have been seen together many times.

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Main Entry:fact

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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